Thousands of years into humanity's future, and the fate of mankind is not entirely within our control. Wars with other factions have chipped away at the might that was the Solaran fleet. Internal conflict threatens to drive more humans to other more radical alliances. Philosophers predict the total exinction of humanity, and with it, a war of wars that will consume the galaxy in order to fuel humanity's last futile effort. To save the galaxy, a few individuals, enemies and allies, must take the first courageous steps into an era of peace if their species is to endure.

IMF soldier Tech Sergeant Grant Harlin, lives the life of any ordinary mopper. During a routine recon mission, and with the help of his team, Harlin discovers a truth that challenges humanity's knowledge of its origins. When the mission goes wrong, Sergeant Harlin is separated from his team by forces beyond his control. He quickly learns of a threat to not just the IMF but all of humanity.

Captured, alone, and deep inside enemy territory, Alu'a must escape. Her enemy, her captors, aliens her people call the Apak; they are ruthless, relentless, and bent on dominating all life. Alu'a is at their mercy and has been for years. The Apak interrogations challenge everything she believes in. Unbeknownst to the Apak she has learned a great many things that may aid her people in the war.